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The phrase “emerging disease”, to describe an infectious disease that is new to humans or which is suddenly increasing its geographical range or nu

Exactly how 10 people in Illinois recently became infected with a rare bacterial illness called Elizabethkingia is still a mystery, but a new repor

Exactly how 10 people in Illinois recently became infected with a rare bacterial illness called Elizabethkingia is still a mystery, but a new repor

Since late 2015, an outbreak of a rare bacterial infection known as Elizabethkingia has infected dozens and killed more than 20 people, most of the

He also called attention to a rare outbreak of community-associated Elizabethkingia anophelis.

Outbreaks of the mysterious bacteria, Elizabethkingia, has been reported in Wisconsin and most recently, in Illinois.

Elizabethkingia results from bacteria that is naturally ... "It frustrates them and surprises us all," Schaffner told ABC News.

An outbreak of a rare bacterial illness that first appeared in Wisconsin has now popped up in two nearby states, officials say.

MILWAUKEE -- Doctors have found the Elizabethkingia bacteria in a baby being treated at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

The story of Elizabethkingia anophelis is typical of the paradox we’re now in: Since 2008, we’ve doubled the genetic data we have about our world e

On 11 April 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of the United States of America notified PAHO/WHO of an outbreak caused by Elizabethkingia anophelis

(CNN)A new cluster of Elizabethkingia infection, previously rarely seen in humans, has been found in Illinois, health officials said Wednesday.

Illinois health officials are reporting a cluster of cases of a rare bloodstream infection they detected while investigating a Wisconsin outbreak.

Six people have died in Illinois with infections caused by Elizabethkingiaanophelis, though the strain of the bacteria that sickened them is differ

An outbreak of a rare bacterial illness that first appeared in Wisconsin has now popped up in two nearby states, officials say.

While many may be worried about the spread of Zika virus to the United States, a rare infectious disease has claimed the lives of at least 20 in th

An outbreak of rare Elizabethkingia anaophelis infections in Wisconsin and beyond have left communities and health officials with questions about t

Although commonly found in the environment, particularly in soil and water, Elizabethkingia rarely causes disease in otherwise healthy individuals.

An outbreak of infection has sickened 53 people in Wisconsin and Michigan and 17 people have died, according to health officials.

What is Elizabethkingia and why is it in the news?

Elizabethkingia is killing people in Wisconsin. It could be spreading to Michigan. But no one knows where it came from.

A rare disease stemming from bacteria common in water and dirt has killed 17 people in Wisconsin since November 2015, and health experts are grappl

Elizabethkingia anophelis has suddenly appeared in the news. It is a bacteria that has been making people sick in multiple parts of Wisconsin.